Deck 5: Hand Tools

Question 1

The portion of a screwdriver that connects the tip of the tool to the handle is called the __________.

A) peen
B) plumb
C) shank
D) torque

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Screwdrivers that have tips that are too large or too small should not be used because __________ and __________ can result.

Answer 2

tool slippage, personal injury

Question 3

In the HVAC/R industry, __________ are often used to shift sections of metal ductwork during installation to prevent surface damage.

A) ball peen hammers
B) cold chisels
C) rubber mallets
D) wooden mallets

Answer 3

C

Question 4

In our industry, the most popular sizes of nut drivers are the __________.

A) 1/2" and 3/4"
B) 1/4" and 3/8"
C) 1/4" and 5/16"
D) 1/8" and 3/4"

Question 5

The greatest benefit of using a cordless drill is the __________.

A) increased mobility of the user
B) increased power supplied by the cordless drill (in relation to that supplied by the corded drill)
C) inexpensive cost
D) smaller size (in relation to that of the corded drill)

Question 6

When turning screws located in very tight conditions, __________ screwdrivers are often a good choice.

A) hex-head
B) long-handled
C) offset
D) stubby-type

Question 7

Hex keys are also commonly known as __________.

A) allen keys
B) ball-tip keys
C) fold-out keys
D) T-keys

Question 8

The adjustable wrench __________ intended to be used to loosen extremely tight nuts and bolts or to provide final tightening of nuts and bolts.

A) is
B) is not

Question 9

Typically, corded drills supply __________ power than the cordless variety.

A) less
B) more

Question 10

Longer shanks provide more __________ , so the technician should be sure to use a screwdriver with a longer handle if more twisting force is required.

A) cheek
B) precision
C) speed
D) torque

Question 11

Hex keys are commonly used to secure or remove blowers from _________.

A) conductors
B) ducts
C) motor shafts
D) pipes

Question 12

When working in spaces with low clearance, __________ screwdrivers, which are screwdrivers with very short shanks, are often needed

A) hex-head
B) long-handled
C) offset
D) stubby-type

Question 13

Wire strippers are designed for which of the following tasks?

A) crimping solderless connectors onto sections of stripped stranded wire
B) cutting small screws or bolts
C) cutting wire
D) all of the above

Question 14

Generally speaking, chisels are tools that are struck with hammers in order to __________ materials.

A) conjoin
B) modify
C) remove or cut
D) reshape

Question 15

Open-end wrenches are often manufactured with a __________ offset angle so the user can easily turn a hex head bolt or screw completely by flipping the wrench over.

A) 15 °
B) 30 °
C) 50 °
D) 65 °

Question 16

The hacksaw __________ recommended for cutting piping material that is used in a refrigerant-carrying piping circuit.

A) is
B) is not

Question 17

When striking nails, the technician should be sure to use the __________ of the hammer's striking face to reduce the possibility of tool slippage.

A) center
B) left cheek
C) lower half
D) right cheek

Question 18

The ratchet-type wrench __________ recommended for the loosening of extremely tight nuts and bolts and also the final tightening of fasteners.

A) is
B) is not

Question 19

An electrical snake is a roll of flexible, yet somewhat rigid, metal strapping that is used to __________.

A) attach solderless connectors to the stripped ends of stranded wires
B) run electrical wires through walls and ceilings
C) determine the gauge or thickness of a wire
D) strike chisels and punches

Question 20

The striking face of a ball peen hammers is used to strike which of the following?

A) chisels and punches
B) nails
C) metal ductwork
D) hex keys

Question 21

The box wrench is a general duty wrench but provides __________ strength than the open-end wrench does. The box wrench is __________ likely to slip during use, as the tool completely surrounds the fastener being tightened or loosened.

Question 22

The level is also commonly known as a __________ level or __________ level. This tool is designed to indicate whether a surface, pipe, duct section or other system component is level or plumb. __________ simply means at the same height from side to side, while __________ indicates something that is perfectly vertical. This is accomplished by using a slightly curved glass tube which is filled with a yellow liquid, usually __________ .

Question 23

List three ways in which the versatile tool known as the square can be used.

Question 24

Socket wrenches are manufactured in three common types based on how they are to be used. List the three types of socket wrenches.

Question 25

List five different types of pliers.

Question 26

Nut drivers are especially useful to the air conditioning technician when ___________.